Post by: LadySmith on November 14, 2006, 03:50:46 AM
Post by: Perd Hapley on November 14, 2006, 04:15:57 AM
No, really, I've been hanging around THR and APS for two or three years and it's always been an estrogen-deprived environment. I don't think you're seeing anything new. But let's look at member LadySmith on THR. About 200 posts in two years? That's under ten posts per month. And you haven't posted there in over two weeks. Why are you so quiet?
Post by: Marshall on November 14, 2006, 05:03:35 AM
Post by: Felonious Monk/Fignozzle on November 14, 2006, 05:57:05 AM
I once knew a beauty named Marshall Hopkins that I went to JMU with, who spelled it the same way you do. We went out a couple of times, played racquetball and such, but ironically, I was so smitten that I managed to convince myself she was out of my league and didn't pursue the relationship thereafter.
Thanks for the fond memories!
Fig
Post by: Perd Hapley on November 14, 2006, 06:06:34 AM
Marshall, welcome, since I've not seen you here before.
I once knew a beauty named Marshall Hopkins that I went to JMU with, who spelled it the same way you do. We went out a couple of times, played racquetball and such, but ironically, I was so smitten that I managed to convince myself she was out of my league and didn't pursue the relationship thereafter.
Thanks for the fond memories!
Fig
I've no doubt Mr. Fignozzle meant well, but I think posts such as his are a big reason so few women are active on these boards. There's nothing wrong with Fig's comment, he was very nice and all, but women on a gun board are usually seen as potential girlfriends. If I were a woman, I might just let my gender go under the radar to avoid come-ons and such. And come to think of it, I would have assumed Marshall was a man. I bet most of us would. Maybe there a lot more women here than we think.I once knew a beauty named Marshall Hopkins that I went to JMU with, who spelled it the same way you do. We went out a couple of times, played racquetball and such, but ironically, I was so smitten that I managed to convince myself she was out of my league and didn't pursue the relationship thereafter.
Thanks for the fond memories!
Fig
Speaking of girls, where's Hunter Rose?
Post by: Marshall on November 14, 2006, 07:02:40 AM
I've been posting on THR since '02 and have accumulated somewhere around 4,300 posts under the same name I use here. I just visit here from time to time, it's a fun place to read. I'll have to post more.
Thanks for the welcome.
Post by: StopTheGrays on November 14, 2006, 08:57:43 AM
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Speaking of girls, where's Hunter Rose?
Post by: cosine on November 14, 2006, 12:05:45 PM
Speaking of girls, where's Hunter Rose?
I won't forget the time he corrected me for calling him a "her" in a post. Of course, I was too stupid to notice that he clearly stated in his sig line that he wasn't a woman.
Post by: Felonious Monk/Fignozzle on November 14, 2006, 12:30:56 PM
I'm happily married, guys. I intended no insinuation of anything other than a rose-colored glance back at my younger days.
Sorry if it seemed anything else!
Post by: Brrlgrrl on November 14, 2006, 01:34:06 PM
Anyway still up for the recipes, and think I'll try that Honey Hooch that was just posted about.
Anyone heard from Jim March lately?
Nice to see you guys again, I'll try not to be such a stranger.
Susan
Post by: Guest on November 14, 2006, 01:37:39 PM
I'm more annoyed by the people who want freedom for themselves but not for anyone else. That's why I don't post here much these days.
Post by: Perd Hapley on November 14, 2006, 02:25:22 PM
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I'm more annoyed by the people who want freedom for themselves but not for anyone else.
Edit: Let's just say I can get annoyed at "sniping" too.
Post by: Nightfall on November 14, 2006, 03:22:30 PM
Post by: Guest on November 14, 2006, 03:45:26 PM
Post by: Guest on November 14, 2006, 03:46:48 PM
Post by: cosine on November 14, 2006, 03:52:22 PM
Nope. He doesn't. God appointed him guardian of the world and gave him APS as his dominion.
Humor at its best.
Post by: 280plus on November 14, 2006, 04:27:23 PM
Post by: caseydog on November 14, 2006, 04:33:48 PM
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I have more posts than all of you, so shut up
The reason for that is that you insist on posting in virtually every thread whether you have anything meaningful to add or not (mostly not) ,Such as a woman speaking to the other women,
a good bit of the divisivness here lately has a lot of your little snipes and drive bys at the root
Yes I know I only have 100 + posts so smite me quickly O King
Sorry girls , didn't mean to step in "it" here but it fit well , carry on
Ray
Post by: Antibubba on November 14, 2006, 08:21:54 PM
Post by: Perd Hapley on November 14, 2006, 08:40:59 PM
But a note to my detractors - I was not the first to get political in this thread. Nor was I the first to slight the political views of other members.
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a good bit of the divisivness here lately has a lot of your little snipes and drive bys at the root
Would you care to provide examples, or are you just blowing smoke? Post by: LadySmith on November 14, 2006, 09:25:22 PM
[/quote]But let's look at member LadySmith on THR. About 200 posts in two years? That's under ten posts per month. And you haven't posted there in over two weeks. Why are you so quiet?
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1. I'm a do-er. If I ask a question, I'll thank those who replied and go see how the suggestions work in real life.
2. I'm contemplative. I'll let advice sink in and then take action.
3. I loathe bitchiness regardless of gender. I've mellowed over the years and have better things to do than get into a pissing match online for kicks.
4. See my sig line.
Post by: Vodka7 on November 14, 2006, 11:17:08 PM
Thankfully we don't have any 1's here, and we've got a good mix of 2's and 3's. Of course, since the 2's and 3's don't make a big deal about being a girl and give "hugs" and post pictures of themselves every single day, no one really remembers them.
Post by: Guest on November 15, 2006, 12:29:25 AM
This thread is a prime example. You came in, told someone else they were the reason women don't post here, and then called Hunter Rose a girl as if it was some kind of insult.
You used to give the impression you thought before you posted, even when I disagreed with you. Now its just random sniping and holier than thou stuff and it happens in way too many threads.
Post by: LadySmith on November 15, 2006, 02:13:13 AM
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I was not the first to get political in this thread. Nor was I the first to slight the political views of other members.
I don't get it. If it's in reference to this:
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I'm more annoyed by the people who want freedom for themselves but not for anyone else. That's why I don't post here much these days.
I see it as simply an answer to my question. Am I missing something?
Are we voting Fistful off the island? Just kidding, Fistful (that was for calling me "Toots").
Post by: Perd Hapley on November 15, 2006, 03:17:45 AM
Post by: Perd Hapley on November 15, 2006, 03:24:46 AM
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You came in, told someone else they were the reason women don't post here, and then called Hunter Rose a girl as if it was some kind of insult.
The first is simply not true. The second is quite true, but I thought we would all be able to take a joke - a long-standing joke between me and Hunter Rose. If you don't feel it is an insult for a man to be called a woman, or a woman a man, then you are in the minority. Your quarrel is not with me, but with human nature.
Post by: Guest on November 15, 2006, 03:38:41 PM
If something is going on in your life that is causing you to accidently obnoxious, I'm sorry. You used to be much more thoughtful, or so it seemed, and I'm disappointed. Whatever it is, I hope it resolves itself. Soon would be good.
Post by: grampster on November 15, 2006, 04:07:04 PM
Been meaning to thank you for all your hard work on our dove hunting proposal.
When I saw the ads the anti's were running of the bird flapping piteously on the ground, and calling them "songbirds" (which they are not) and "target practice" (I actually heard this talking point coming out of the mouths of folks around here) I knew we were lost. I live in a rural area where hunting is king and the proposal went down even here in Newaygo county two to one.
My wife even got distressed with me for convincing her to vote yes after she saw the ads. We voted absentee a couple weeks early. The anti's play hardball.
Post by: Guest on November 15, 2006, 04:12:59 PM
We were outspent from the start. Maybe people will wake up now..who knows? I just figured if it crashed and burned, it wasn't going to be my fault.
My goal this year is to raise money for pro-gun candidates..one fundraiser a month. Looks like I'm covered through April (Tentatively: January: Chili cook-off in Howell. February - .22 indoor pin shoot in Jackson. March - some kind of rifle thing in BC. April - Machine Gun/50 Cal. Shoot in Lapeer.)
Anyhow. Fistful. If I'm being mean, I apologize. But please, give it some thought.
Post by: Perd Hapley on November 15, 2006, 06:27:09 PM
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The main reason is you and your behavior on various threads lately.
Funny. I'm not on any of the other gun boards where Ladysmith has noticed the same trend.
Post by: Guest on November 16, 2006, 12:42:33 AM
Post by: Felonious Monk/Fignozzle on November 16, 2006, 08:19:07 AM
That's because I'm dealing with some hard personal stuff right now.
I really miss the kind of atmosphere of friendship we had when discussing our fellowship of Christians, Jews, and other spiritual folks thread.
I miss the great discussions of computer upgrades, single malt scotches, vintage cars, frugal/luxurious living, and so on.
I don't know why; but lately it seems the signal to noise ratio has gone from really good to really crappy. That can't be done by any one person, and it can't be corrected by one person, either.
Post by: Werewolf on November 16, 2006, 12:29:19 PM
I really miss the kind of atmosphere of friendship we had when discussing our fellowship of Christians, Jews, and other spiritual folks thread.
I miss the great discussions of computer upgrades, single malt scotches, vintage cars, frugal/luxurious living, and so on.
I don't know why; but lately it seems the signal to noise ratio has gone from really good to really crappy. That can't be done by any one person, and it can't be corrected by one person, either.
It's election season - or was. I've noticed a whole lot more Politics related threads lately which is to be expected before and after an election.I miss the great discussions of computer upgrades, single malt scotches, vintage cars, frugal/luxurious living, and so on.
I don't know why; but lately it seems the signal to noise ratio has gone from really good to really crappy. That can't be done by any one person, and it can't be corrected by one person, either.
Politics is one of the big three that it is said shouldn't be discussed among friends.
Give it a month and things will calm down and thread topics will drift more towards what we enjoy and away from any but the most dramatic of current events.
Post by: Antibubba on November 16, 2006, 08:34:38 PM
Post by: Perd Hapley on November 16, 2006, 08:41:46 PM
How am I the one that needs to lighten up? If anything, others are offended that I'm too, er, light.
Post by: RadioFreeSeaLab on November 17, 2006, 11:50:22 AM
Currently, I'm in an "ignore the forums" cycle.
Post by: Stand_watie on November 17, 2006, 02:47:02 PM
I haven't posted all that much lately. And I realize that may be a relative statement, but based on my habitual participation, it's true.
That's because I'm dealing with some hard personal stuff right now...
That's because I'm dealing with some hard personal stuff right now...
We're here for you buddy. Take your time and come back to it when you're ready. P.M. me if you need somebody to commiserate regarding life dumping on you at times.
Post by: DrAmazon on November 18, 2006, 06:59:35 AM
I read my usual smattering of threads, comment here and there and crawl back into my burrow of papers.
Besides, I get enough grumbling, crabbing and arguing points that no one will budge on at work, especially this year.